The pattern of risk factors called metabolic syndrome include all of the following EXCEPT:

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Metabolic syndrome is a pattern of risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing various health conditions including heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. The risk factors that define metabolic syndrome include excess abdominal fat, insulin resistance (the body's inability to use insulin effectively), high blood pressure, and problems with levels of cholesterol (including high triglycerides and low levels of HDL cholesterol). Therefore, the correct answer is B, as heart disease is not a specific risk factor that defines metabolic syndrome, although it is a condition that can be caused by metabolic syndrome.

The Pattern of Risk Factors Called Metabolic Syndrome Include All